2027 Internship - Quality Assurance Engineer (Independence, KS)

Textron; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Real project work

401(k) vesting credit

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Textron Aviation Inc. in Kansas is offering a 10-week, full-time internship focused on quality improvements in products and processes. You will support multiple areas including Fabrication, Assembly Aircraft Completions and Delivery, and cross-functional teams such as Supply Chain and Engineering.

The role emphasizes audits, data analysis and driving action on corrective measures while developing professional skills and industry knowledge in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for Textron Aviation; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Strong communication, accountability and time-management skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise Quality systems and procedures to ensure documentation is compliant with current practices.
• Conduct Government and FAA audits and investigations and report corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
• Gather and analyze performance data (scrap, rejections, defects, rework) to aid process improvements.
• Conduct process or product audits in production, functional areas or with suppliers.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Accountability

Written communication

Time management

Adaptability

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Aeronautical/Materials Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you'll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You'll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways - working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you'll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You'll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways - working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

JOB SUMMARY

Support of quality improvements in products and processes and provide guidance in matters relating to regulatory and oversight environments Support various production areas across Fabrication, Assembly Aircraft Completions and Delivery, as well as functional areas such as Supply Chain, Engineering, and Customer Service.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and revise Quality systems and procedures as directed by management to ensure documentation is compliant to current practices.
• Conduct Government and FAA requested audits and investigations and report on corrective action steps taken to prevent recurrences when necessary.
• Gather and analyze performance data (scrap, rejections, defects, rework) to aid in the development of process improvement projects. As needed, coordinate across other production and functional areas to ensure maximum quality and efficiencies are achieved.
• Conduct process or product based audits in production or functional areas or within the supply base (external suppliers).

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills to support multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to deal with change and work in a dynamic environment
• Proficient in use of standard Microsoft Office programs

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.

Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience - offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
• Real project work and hands-on experience
• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
• Alternative work schedules at select locations

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Primary Location

US-Kansas-Independence

Job Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co-Op

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

09/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM